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William F. “Koop” Koopmann

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KoopmannQUEENSBURY – William F. “Koop” Koopmann, 60, currently of Moss Street in Hudson Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on May 30, 1953, in Ossining, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Valerie (Belina) Koopmann.

William was a graduate of Queensbury Union Free School and later worked in the commercial sales department at Lowes in Queensbury.

He loved classic cars, including his award winning 1976 Stingray Corvette.  William enjoyed watching NASCAR and tinkering with electronics.  He spent many hours monitoring Ham radios and listening to weather updates.  William was a classic rock fan, stemming from his younger years when he was in a rock band.

Survivors include his soul mate, Judy Centerbar of Hudson Falls; his two sons, Scott Koopmann and his wife, Krystal of Chestertown and Nick Koopmann and his girlfriend, Mandie Baker of Hartford; his four grandchildren, Kaylee Koopmann, Lily Koopmann, Bradley Koopmann and Cole Koopmann; his two sisters, Joanie Irving of Queensbury and Kay Shimonek and her husband, Fred of Corsicana, TX; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours and graveside services at PineView Cemetery will be private.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Tolman

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TolmanQUEENSBURY – Jacqueline “Jackie” Tolman, 57, of Vincent Place, passed away in her husband’s arms on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at her home.

Born on October 23, 1956, in Weymouth , Mass, she was the daughter of Margaret (Campbell) Reynolds and the late Robert Reynolds.

On September 10, 1977, she married Dennis Tolman on Cape Cod.

For many years, she was the General Manager for several retail businesses.

Jackie was a loving, caring, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed making every holiday special.  She loved taking vacations to the ocean.   She enjoyed gardening, home decorating and being a grandma.   She never let cancer define her or how she lived her life. 

Besides her father, Robert Reynolds, Jackie was predeceased by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kitty and Clifford Tolman.

Survivors include her loving husband of 37 years, Dennis Tolman of Queensbury; her three children, Michelle Tolman Clarke and her husband, Matthew, of Lebanon, NH; Gregory Tolman and his wife, Hope, of Queensbury; and Bridget Kramer and her husband, Mason, of Raleigh, NC; her grandchildren, Charlie and Calvin Clarke and Blake Tolman; her mother, Margaret Reynolds of West Yarmouth; her brother and sisters, Steven, Wendy, Amy, Nancy, Cheryl and Joyce; her close aunt, Millie Bornas of Cape Cod; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jackie and her family would like to thank Dr. Gillani and his nurse, Kathy, and the nurses and staff in the oncology department at CR Wood Cancer Center.   The family would also like to thank all the friends and family for their visits and support of Jackie through her illness.

A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Road, Suite 1, Queensbury, NY 12804 or CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY  12801.

Mary Doyle Cutter

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GLENS FALLS – Mary Doyle Cutter, 58, of Ridge Street, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Diamond Hill Nursing Home in Troy.

 Born on September 12, 1955, she was the daughter the late Patrick J. Doyle, Sr. and Barbara J. (Monahan) Doyle-Wagner.

 Mary attended South Glens Falls School.

 Her enjoyments included puzzles and watching movies, especially comedies.

 Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Patrick “PJ” Doyle, Jr. and her grandmother, Esther Monahan.

 Mary is survived by her sister, Carolyn Sprow and her husband, Francis of Delaware; and Colleen Vredenburg a longtime friend and caregiver and Colleen’s son Lucas Schaff of Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Memorial services will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Mary will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

 Mary requested any memorial donations in her memory be sent to The Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Road, Rensselear, NY 12144.

Ida Marie Taylor

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HUDSON FALLS – Ida Marie Taylor, 99, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Wesley Health Care Facility in Saratoga Springs.

Born March 19, 1914 in Montreal, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Hamel) Viger.

Her husband, E. Stewart Taylor, died May 7, 2001.

Mrs. Taylor worked for 19 years as an inspector at the General Electric Co. in Fort Edward.

In addition to her husband and parents, a son, Jackie Taylor and several brothers and sisters all died before her.

Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Norman and her husband, Abe, of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Jill Norman of Hudson Falls and Michael Norman of Virginia; her great-grandchildren, Marie Schroeder of Hudson Falls and Cain Michael Norman of Texas; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Saturday, at the Carleton Funeral Home, inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday  at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park, in Hudson Falls with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family suggests memorials in Mrs. Taylor’s memory be made to the Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire Department, 220 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Ruth M. Severance

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ADAMSVILLE – Ruth M. Severance, 82, of St. Petersburg, Florida and Adamsville, went into the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

A full obituary will appear in the Post Star at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, New York.

 

Shirley Corbin McLaughlin

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McLaughlinHUDSON FALLS – Shirley Corbin McLaughlin, 77, of East LaClaire Street, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday October 28, 2013.

Born on December 14, 1935, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Marion Sanders of Fort Ann.

Shirley graduated from Hudson Falls School in 1953. She worked at Union Camp in Glens Falls for many years.

Shirley’s favorite past times were, going to the casinos and playing BINGO. She enjoyed crocheting for her family and spending winters in Florida, with her husband, for many years. Shirley and her husband had such a love for life, they were constantly traveling and going out to eat. They never went anywhere without their “Entertainment book.” They enjoyed entertaining at their home, playing cards and cooking out. They especially enjoyed Friday night happy hours with family and fellow teachers from Queensbury School.

For many years, Shirley was also active with the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” in Hudson Falls, helping with the organization and distribution of Christmas gifts to local families with her cousin, Elaine Fiore.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of many years, James “Laddie” McLaughlin, her three brothers, Joe Sanders and George Sanders and Jerry Sanders.

Survivors are her children, Melanie (Corbin)Farrell and her husband, Greg of Fort Ann, Jack Corbin and his wife, Patti of Hudson Falls, Dale Corbin and his wife, Bobbi of Georgia, Jeff Corbin and his wife, Connie of South Glens Falls, Larry “Tubby” Corbin and his wife, Scarlett of Fort Ann, Lori McLaughlin of Hudson Falls and Michael McLaughlin and his wife, Andrea of Gloversville; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; her daughter in law, Karen McLaughlin; her brother, Bob Sanders of Wilton; and her sister, Liz Aubrey of Glens Falls.

Friends may call on Thursday, October 31, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home, with the Reverend Flossie Bates, officiating.

Inurnment will be on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 11 am at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend a special “thank you” to the staff of Interim Healthcare and High Peaks Hospice.

Shirley’s family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be sent to the CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the Hudson Falls Toys for Tots, 3033 State Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Dr. Jennifer Powers-Lang

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QUEENSBURY – Dr. Jennifer Powers-Lang, 39, of Queensbury, went home to the Lord, on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 16, 1974, in Albany, she was the daughter of Paul F. Powers of Albany and Linda Michalak of Brant Lake.

Dr. Lang was a 1992 graduate of Queensbury Union Free High School.  She then furthered her education and graduated from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, Magna Cum Laude in 1996 while there she was a member of the Psi Chi Chapter. In 1998, she received a Master of Science Degree from the California School of Professional Psychology. In 2003, Dr. Lang graduated from California School of Professional Psychology  in San Diego, CA with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Health Psychology.

On May 12, 2012, she married Aaron Lang in Lake George.

Dr. Lang was a staff psychologist with CHE Senior Psychological Services, Albany and had a private practice in Glens Falls. Previously she worked as a Behavior Supervisor , assessing and coordinating Behavior Programs for children with autism at the Center for Autism Research for Evaluation Services in San Diego, CA.  She also worked as a counselor for one summer at the Double H Hole in the Woods in Lake Luzerne.  Jennifer had a special place in her heart for all her patients.

Jennifer was a member of New Beginnings Community Church in Queensbury, The American Psychological Association, and The National Honor Society in Psychology.  She  enjoyed crafting, pottery, traveling, nature, her dogs and relaxing with family and friends.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, Aaron Lang;  her step daughter, Emily Stender of Phoenix, AZ; her parents, Paul F. Powers of Albany and Linda Michalak and her husband, Edward of Brant Lake; her brother, Ian Powers and his wife, April of Denver, NC; her sister Erin Powers of Albany; her nephew, Avery Powers of Denver, NC; her nephew Jackson Lang of  Jericho, VT, her niece Charlotte Lang of Jericho, VT; her maternal grandmother, Josephine Mauceri of Schenectady; several aunts, uncles and cousins; her mother and father in law, Paul and Yvonne Lang of Corinth and their children Chad and Amy Lang of Jerico, VT and Collin Lang of Saratoga Springs; her best friend, Dr. Shirin Sherkat of Seattle, WA and she is also survived by Lucy, her Yorkshire Terrier.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Beginnings Community Church, 487 Dix Ave in Queensbury.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, at the Church, with Pastor Randy Gross, of New Beginnings Community Church, officiating.

Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Argyle.

In lieu of flowers, Dr. Lang’s family asks instead that donations be sent to The National Brain Tumor Society,  55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 or by visiting their website at www.braintumor.org.

Jennifer’s family would like to thank Dr. Mitchell Berger of UCSF, San Francisco, CA, the staff at the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center, especially Dr. Darci Gaiotti-Grubbs, the visiting nurses from Warren County and all of her family and friends for the care and support during her illness.

Lois J. Aurelia

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AureliaGLENS FALLS—Lois J. Aurelia, 93, of Fourth Street, Glens Falls passed away Monday, October 21 in her sleep at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Argyle, NY. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Lois was born on November 30, 1919, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Westfall.

She was married for sixty eight years to the late Edward S. Aurelia of Glens Falls.

Two sisters, Irma Clark and Shirley Granger, and four brothers, Rowland, Charles, Robert and Gordon Westfall all died before her.

She is survived by her sister, Hazel Valetta of Mechanicsville, NY. She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Juckett of West Springfield, Virginia and Penelope Gardner of Glens Falls, three grand daughters Sarah Crigler of Arlington, Virginia, Karen Juckett of Arlington, Virginia, and Deana Gardner of Hudson Falls, two grandsons, Jeremy Gardner of Lake Luzerne and Zachary Gardner of Seattle, Washington, one great grandson, Ashton Gardner of Lake Luzerne and one great granddaughter, Leona Mae Gallucci of Hudson Falls and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 25 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, HudsonFalls.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, HudsonFalls.

The Rite of Committal will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 71 Glenwood Avenue, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Nicoletta “Nickie” Piscitelli

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Piscitelli RescanHUDSON FALLS – Nicoletta “Nickie” Piscitelli, 91, of Maple Street, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, October 19, 2013, at her home.
Born December 16, 1921 in the Fenimore, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Vincenza (Sciancalepore) Battiste.
Nickie owned and operated Mike’s Grocery from 1941 to today. She was famous for her May Baskets and penny candy. Generations of school kids would travel miles to see Nickie and enjoy her candy.
She was a communicant of St. Mary’s St Paul’s Church. Her store was her life.
Besides her parents and her husband Michael, Nickie is predeceased by a daughter, Maria Vincenza Piscitelli and a brother, Carl Battiste.
Survivors include her children, Anthony Piscitelli and his wife, Marcy of Saratoga Springs, Teresa Piscitelli Dickinson and her husband, Peter of Glens Falls, Mary Vincenza Yoshimoto and Jeff McNeil of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Kathryn Piscitelli Frank, Michael Piscitelli, Steven Piscitelli, Michele Dickinson Wescott, Christopher Dickinson, Dean Yoshimoto and Kristy Brennan; her great grandchildren, Zachary Frank, Nicholas Frank, Evan Piscitelli, Allison Piscitelli, Taylor Wescott, Jayce Dickinson, Madyson and McKenna Brennan, Eddie and Baxter Yoshimoto, her brother and sisters, Phillip Battiste and his wife , Grace of Hudson Falls, Mary Cortese of Hudson Falls, Rose McKenna and her husband, Ted of Binghamton; as well as many nieces nephews and cousins.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
A funeral mass will be conducted on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s St Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls with the Rev Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
Donations in memory of Nickie may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Nickie will miss all of her special friends, big and small, you know who you are!

Gavin Roger Washburn

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KINGSBURY – Gavin Roger Washburn, went to be with the angels on Monday, October 14, 2013, at Albany Medical Center.
Although Gavin was not with us long, he brought great joy and will be forever loved and missed by his parents, grandparents, family, and friends.
He will be greeted in heaven by his great grandparents.
Those that Gavin left behind are his loving parents, James and Amy Washburn of Kingsbury; his grandparents, Dan and Judy Conley of Hudson Falls, Rick and Ann Hockman of Kingsbury, Mark and Debbie Washburn of Kingsbury, Norm and Alice Weller of Zephyer Hills, Florida, Diane Manley of Kingsbury; his uncles, Glen Baker, Jr. of Hudson Falls, Michael Washburn, Kyle Washburn and Lawrence Washburn, all of Kingsbury; and his two cousins, Nathan and Michael Washburn.
Gavin’s family wishes to thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at Albany Medical Center and Dr. Guido’s office, for all the love and support to James, Amy, and their entire family.
A graveside service will be conducted 9 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Brown Cemetery in Fort Ann.
Donations in memory of Gavin may be made to Albany Medical Center, Neo Natal Unit, P.O. Box 8928, Albany, New York 12208.
Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
Online condolences can be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Patricia J. McClure

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GLENS FALLS – Patricia “Bubbles” AKA “Pat In the Hat” McClure, 80, of Thomson Ave., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 24, 1932, at the family home in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Genevieve (Melanson) Perry.

Patricia graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1949, where she was voted most athletic, in her senior year.  Following graduation, she worked in the tower at Warren County Airport and for several years, Patricia was employed with her son, Scott, at Sheridan Catheter in Argyle.  She loved working and being around people.  Patricia made many friends through her working career.

In August of 1990, Patricia married the love of her life, Frederick “Mac” McClure at the family home in Fort Edward.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society, which was so appropriate in that her favorite color was red. Patricia had many crazy hats that she loved wearing.   The crazier the hat, the better she liked it.   She also belonged to the Moreau Fund Band, where she played the kazoo.  Patricia was a huge fan of Tiger Woods and the NY Yankees.  She loved watching all kinds of sports, from ice skating, golf, football to her beloved Yankees.   Patricia also was a Hillary Clinton fan.  She collected Hillary memorabilia that was proudly displayed.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Jeff Dudley and her great grandchildren, Alex and Alexis Catalfamo.

Survivors include her loving husband of 23 years, Frederick “Mac” McClure of Glens Falls; her children, Barb MacDuff and her husband, Earl “Chief” of Hudson Falls, Michael Dudley and his wife, Maria of Fort Edward, Kathie Morency and her husband, Timothy “Mort” of Fort Edward,  Scott Dudley and his wife, Mindy of Hudson Falls and Steven Dudley and his wife, Marie, of Virginia; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Pillemar and his staff for their continued love and support, along with the staff at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center and High Peaks Hospice.

Friends may call on Friday, from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, following the calling hours, at the funeral home, with Pastor Steve Smith, of High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, officiating.

Burial  will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward. 

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Cindy’s Retreat Fund, c/o CR Wood Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Online condolences may be made by visiting carletonfuneralhome.net.

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Patricia J. Slavin

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GLENS FALLS – Patricia J. Slavin, 89, formerly of Dix Avenue, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the Pines in Glens Falls

Born on January 29, 1925 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Palmer) Slavin.

Pat was a 1943 graduate of Hudson Falls High School, then furthered her education at Adirondack Community College.

She was employed at Glens Falls Credit Union, Beneficial Finance and then Glens Falls National Bank for nearly 30 years.

During her life Pat had lived in Fort Edward and Hudson Falls and then Glens Falls since about 1950.

She was a member of Christ Church of the United Methodist in Glens Falls, the Glens Falls Operetta Club and she was active in the Capital District Multiple Sclerosis in Albany.  Pat was also a member of the Tigers and White Sox Booster Clubs.

Survivors include two sisters, Claire Brennan of Argyle and Muriel Londrigan of Glens Falls; several nieces and nephews, Betsy Sidusky and her husband, John of Argyle, Vicki Anderson and her husband, Chris of  Queensbury, Mark Londrigan of Glens Falls, Gary Londrigan and his wife, Carol and Keith Londrigan, all of Queensbury; and six great nephews.

Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Derik Hansen, co-pastor of Christ Church of the United Methodist, officiating.

Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Her family suggests memorials take the form of contributions to the Capital District Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 5877, Albany, NY 12205 or the Christ Church of the United Methodist, 54 Bay Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801.

Wilhelmina “Betty” Gregory

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GregoryQUEENSBURY-Wilhelmina “Betty” Gregory, 85, entered her new life with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Fort Hudson Nursing Center in Fort Edward. 

Born on May 6, 1928 in Mayslanding, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Enick and Mima (McIntire) Colts.

Betty spent 50 years happily married to the late Edgar Gregory.  They were married on August 19, 1944 in the town of Kingsbury.  Betty was a stay at home mom, where she raised their eight children and eleven foster children. 

The last seven years, Betty has resided at Fort Hudson Nursing Center in Fort Edward.  Alzheimer’s may have robbed her of a lot, but not of her love of babies, singing or dancing. 

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her loving husband, Edgar who passed away in 1994, her son, Bruce Paul Gregory and her sister, Mary King.

Betty left behind her son, Lance Gregory and his wife, Jeanne of Queensbury; her six daughters; Wilma Oddy of Glens Falls, Pam Hayes and her husband, Robert of Wilton, Deborah Witherell and her husband, Brent of Fort Ann, Kathleen King and her husband, Shane of Fort Ann, Della Gregory of South Glens Falls and Laurie Smith and her husband, John of Warrensburg; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; her brother in law, Bernard Gregory of Glens Falls, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty also leaves behind the many family members she had acquired at Fort Hudson.

Friends may call on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, at Our Lady of Annunciation Church in Queensbury.

The Rite of Committal will follow at the Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Alzheimer Wing, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.